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The Aligned Hygienist
The Aligned Hygienist is your essential guide to thriving in the dental profession with purpose, passion, and a powerful sense of alignment. Join Caitlin Parsons, Registered Dental Hygienist turned Certified Yoga Therapist, Ergonomic Consultant, and wellness advocate, as she shares her insights and brings together inspiring voices from across the dental field. In each episode, Caitlin and her guests dive into today's dental professionals' real-life challenges and opportunities, offering actionable strategies to overcome pain, manage stress, enhance ergonomics, and boost overall well-being.
From solo deep dives to engaging conversations with industry leaders, The Aligned Hygienist is designed to empower you with tools and knowledge that help elevate your career, enhance patient care, and support healthcare’s larger mission. Whether you’re here to fine-tune your ergonomic practices, learn from the experiences of other practitioners, or find alignment in your work and life, this podcast is your invitation to grow, transform, and thrive.
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The Aligned Hygienist
74. Bridging the Gap: Supporting Student & Practitioner Well-Being in Dental Hygiene
Traditional learning in dental hygiene can often feel repetitive and uninspiring, but what if education could be engaging, interactive, and fun? In this episode of The Aligned Hygienist, I sit down with Maggie Moodie, a dental hygienist, educator, and founder of Play with a Purpose, a game-based learning consultancy specializing in dental hygiene education.
With a background in public health, chiropractic care, and instructional design, Maggie brings a unique and innovative approach to education—one that supports both students and educators in making learning more effective and enjoyable.
🚀 In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ How game-based learning enhances engagement and retention in dental education
✅ The connection between ergonomics, education, and student success
✅ Why incorporating movement, play, and creativity into training is so important
✅ The challenges students and educators face in dental hygiene programs
✅ How Maggie is transforming traditional learning methods to create sustainable, accessible, and effective education
💡 If you’re a student, educator, or lifelong learner in dentistry, this episode will inspire you to rethink how we teach and absorb information in the profession!
About Maggie: Maggie Moodie is a dental hygienist and the founder of "Play with a Purpose," a game-based learning consultancy specializing in dental hygiene. As a former rural public health hygienist with a chiropractic assistant background, she understands the challenges of physical and mental well-being in this demanding profession.
Maggie has a unique blend of expertise which includes: Dental Hygiene, Higher Education, Instructional Design and Game Design. Her passion is to support both students and educators by creating learning materials that are engaging, effective, and fun.
Connect with Maggie Moodie:
Want to thrive in your role as a dental professional? Whether you’re struggling with ergonomics, managing pain, or just looking for guidance to elevate your practice, I’m here to help! As a dental hygienist, coach, and consultant, I’m passionate about empowering you to work more comfortably and effectively.
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Learn more about The Aligned Hygienist here.
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• Instagram: @thealignedhygienist
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• Email: Hello@TheAlignedHygienist.com
Looking forward to helping you align your passion with your well-being!
Be well,
Caitlin
